PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-06-11

The county is renewing contracts with three companies to provide medical interpretation and translation services for Public Health Services from June 25, 2026 through June 24, 2027.

What it means for you

Residents who need medical interpretation or translation when accessing county public health services will continue to have those services available through three vendors.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

5–0, per the official record.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who's paid?Universe Technical Translation, Inc.; Language Line Services, Inc.; MasterWord Services, Inc.Legistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Office of the Purchasing Agent brought it forward. Taken up at the June 11, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount or which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-hc26-3931-189902 — data from official records via PlainDocket.